Brain Injuries
How Can I Strengthen My Brain Injury Claim?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change the course of your entire life — even a moderate TBI can cause lasting effects that interfere with work and daily activities. If someone else is responsible for your condition, New York law generally allows you to seek compensation, but recovering a fair payout means building a strong claim.
1. Follow Your Doctor's Orders
Personal injury claimants have an obligation to mitigate their damages — which, during TBI recovery, means not skipping follow-up appointments or ignoring medical advice.
2. Keep a Personal Injury Journal
Detailed journal entries supplement your medical records by showing how the injury affects your daily life. Start as early as possible, track every appointment, and document any side effects you experience.
3. Stay Off Social Media
It's natural to want support from friends and family during a difficult recovery — but do it in person or by phone. Social media posts can be used against your claim in ways that are hard to predict.
4. Refer All Correspondence to Your Legal Team
Insurers sometimes use manipulative tactics — like requesting a recorded statement before you fully understand your injuries — to find reasons to devalue a claim. Routing all communication through your attorney avoids that risk entirely.
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